Lawrence Museum

Lawrence Museum
Location within New South Wales
Established2004
Location2 Merton Street, Lawrence, New South Wales
Coordinates29°49′18.0″S 153°11′39.8″E / 29.821667°S 153.194389°E / -29.821667; 153.194389
TypeTelecommunications & History Museum
CollectionsTelecommunications, River & Rural Farm Machinery
PresidentRobert Forbes
Public transit accessRutland Street (Before Lawrence Ferry, Lawrence Side)
Nearest car parkOn-site
Websitewww.facebook.com/lawrencemuseum

The Lawrence Museum is a museum in Lawrence, New South Wales. It is situated in the former 2NR Broadcasting Station and operated by the Lawrence Historical Society.[1][2][3] The museum contains artefacts associated with the history of telecommunications and radio broadcasting in Australia. It also contains photographs and artefacts related to the Lawrence Ferry.[3]

History

On 12 June 2004, the Museum was officially opened, by regional news editor ABC Radio Allan Rawson.[4]

References

  1. ^ Museums & Galleries NSW. "Lawrence Museum". Museums & Galleries NSW. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Lawrence Museum and Historical Society Inc". My Clarence Valley. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Lawrence Museum and Historical Society Inc". VisitNSW.com. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  4. ^ Jeffery, Eve (14 July 2022). "Lawrence Museum a hidden treasure of ABC history". The Echo. Retrieved 5 June 2025.